Housing and the building industry
By: Cacho, Francisco.
Series: Vol. 1 & 2 Nos. 2,3 & 4 1974-75.Description: p.133-149.Subject(s): Housing | Housing construction In: NEDA Journal of DevelopmentSummary: This study views the provisions of housing within the context of the building industry. The functional organization of the building industry, the construction process, the contractor's work agreements, and the scope and influence of construction on the growth of other industries are discussed. It treats housing as a labor-intensive industry, pinpoints the factors affecting costs and elucidates on economies in the proper use of urban land. Finally, it makes recommendations on the productive implication of a housing program on the economyHousing in the Philippines (Special Joint Issue)
This study views the provisions of housing within the context of the building industry. The functional organization of the building industry, the construction process, the contractor's work agreements, and the scope and influence of construction on the growth of other industries are discussed. It treats housing as a labor-intensive industry, pinpoints the factors affecting costs and elucidates on economies in the proper use of urban land. Finally, it makes recommendations on the productive implication of a housing program on the economy